4945729.gifBhutan

Capital: Thimphu

bhutan


Fun things to do and see:

- Jhomolhari Trek: "Trek to distant villages and capture spectacular views of Bhutan’s most sacred mountain"
- Taktshang Goemba: "Hike to the spectacular ‘tiger’s nest’ monastery, precariously perched on a sheer rock face"
- Gasa: "Spot blue sheep and soak in a hot spring - just some of the delights of Gasa"
- Snowman Trek: "Take Bhutan’s premier challenge - a 25-day, high altitude trek to remote Lunana"
- Bumthang: "Visit Bhutan’s most precious and earliest Buddhist sites in its cultural heartland"

-from Lonely Planet

What Bhutan is known for:
- Known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon
- Known for being a country where buying cigarettes is illegal
- Known for its rice is red

The religions:
- Lamaistic Buddhist 75%
- Indian- and Nepalese-influenced Hinduism 25%

GDP:
$6200

b1
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bhutan#photo-26158-77
b4
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bhutan#photo-26158-12
b2
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bhutan#photo-26158-21
b3
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bhutan#photo-26158-29